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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1903
Page
2
Efforts to identify the girl continue with no success. She recalls vague travel and arriving with a frightful headache, then being found on the riverbank about to end her life and taken to City hospital.
A Norfolk and Western passenger train two miles east of Marion Virginia derailed after striking a cow on Friday night. Engineer Lee Spaulding and Fireman Hoover were killed instantly. Expressmen Wood Oley and Rucker of Bristol were injured in the wreck.
Richmond Indiana June 21 Harry Crawford arrives to claim a 1500 dollar aunt’s estate. He vanished at seven, three years ago. Lawyers had long pursued a futile search until a lead in Louisiana surfaced. Crawford is now located and claims the inheritance.
Central-ave cars will operate as a cruiser line to Fairview Sunday afternoon and night to aid crowds attending Tiheruti's New York band and soprano Katherine Klarer. The Millners line will run rapid schedule with northeast extra service, boosting access for visitors to Fairview Park during the engagement through July 4.
Ted Parry faced strong words at a June public meeting as labor leaders and editors denounced him as a vigorous agitator and troublemaker. B F Kennedy and Edwi Ceal spoke for the Union as Skindred residents gathered to hear addresses. Another union meeting is planned for Monday night.
A severe avalanche near Eva Switzerland on a Saturday during a high school tour from Zurich claimed eight lives among fourteen scholars and two masters. One master and seven students died instantly. seven students and two scholars were seriously injured. the rest were unhurt or occupied.
Summary of brief reports across Indiana towns including fatal, assault and legal actions. Notable items cover Hunzil area fatality, Prosecutor Cure named superintendent in Noblesville, and various arrests, injuries, and court outcomes in Columbus Marion Goshen Petersburg Belwood Richmond Hammond Brazil and Columbus. Also discusses trade marks and Cascarets case as a generic branding note.
Railroad ad lists a day excursion with round trip fare of one dollar to Lafayett e and back. The notice mentions Sunday June 22 and references Lake Erie and Western Railway service.
In Patinam Nova Scotia June 2 William MacQueen and Rudolph Grosgman, anarchists who disrupted local affairs, failed to surrender to the court. Bail of 13000 was forfeited. MacQueen is said to have fled to England while Grosgman hides in Chicago. Their associate Philip Meyer, a wine merchant, is implicated in the bail forfeiture.
Frankfort Ky Juve Gow Fergham defends Kentucky amid Breathitt County killings and criticizes northern and eastern papers. He claims conservatives ignore crime elsewhere and defends state against sectional rhetoric. Beckham cites seven pardons in Breathitt County while alleging seven felonies for ex Gov Bradley.
Sheriff Roly presided over a chaotic drill as Capt Kruger Elyland and Dickman engaged in a shooting exercise at the Germania park. Dickman claimed a hit while Kruger and Hytind missed, and the posse attempted to validate new riot gums amid noisy demonstrations.
June 7 report states that Norwestern University students seeking credit from local businessmen next year must show solid financial standing. Merchants have formed a watch on returning students and already met to identify those expected to rejoin the university, effectively blacklisting those who have left.
Philadelphia report on George J. Horsey a voodoo doctor found guilty of murder in the first degree in the Dahze case. Judge Mar Un granted a motion for time to attempt a new trial and dismissed jurors after the verdict.
In June in Indianapolis Charles shot himself in a house with Kate Jones present. He had been drinking and begged his wife to let him die as he lay wounded. Pfeifer, a saloon keeper, was struck by a streetcar near Meridian and Athonasts with minor injuries reported. Measles epidemic noted with nearly 590 new cases since June 1 and no deaths. Nick Pautedakis arrested for assault after biting another man’s finger during a candy wagon dispute. Various local ads and notices including Hood's Sarsaparilla promotion and upcoming excursions and rail offers.
Train fare from Indianapolis to Denver offered at 28.40 round trip with July 6 7 and 4 specials. Tickets on sale July 6 7 and 4 and a party departs 11 38 a m July 8 arriving 7 35 a m July 8. Details at agents and Union Station area. Also Indiana Dental College notes patient hours for dental work.
July travel prices announced for July 4 including Cincinnati at $1.25 round trip with return allowed until July 4. Special fast trains scheduled Sunday June 28 depart at 3:30 a.m. with no local stops and 7:19 a.m. stopping only at Rushville Connersville and Plumilton plus limited July service.
The Indianapolis and nearby lines announce rail specials for independence day trips. Notable offers include Vandalia Line to Terre Haute and Greencastle, plus Boston and Denver routes with round trips, specific departure times, and return limits. Some fares and dates are listed, with stopover points and daily departures noted.
Gov Tarren orders inquiry after evidence alleges brutal treatment in Georgia convict camps. Reports say convicts are whipped and crowded together at night amid brutality claims. In Delaware, Arthur Cornell is released after no evidence ties him to the George White lynching in Hartford City.
Intermittent train times and service details for Union Traction Co of Indiana and Indianapolis & Eastern Ry. Co. schedules show routes through Anderson Muncie Marion Albany Tipton and connections at Anderson with Elwood trains. Also includes Greenfield line times and Martinsville Mooreville service with hourly half hour increments and last cars, noon consignment cutoff, and waiting room location at Kentucky Ave.
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